swelling

noun

swell·ing | \ ˈswe-liŋ

Definition of swelling

1 : something that is swollen specifically : an abnormal bodily protuberance or localized enlargement

2 : the condition of being swollen

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Synonyms for swelling

Synonyms

bump, knot, lump, node, nodule

Examples of swelling in a Sentence

There was a swelling above her eye. The swelling around her eye should subside in a few days.

Recent Examples on the Web

But only a minor swelling of the sea was observed in several cities about half an hour after the earthquake struck. — chicagotribune.com, "Powerful earthquake jolts northwest Japan, no major damage reported," 18 June 2019 The symptoms include intense pain and swelling and stiffness in affected joints. — Robert Rhoden, nola.com, "Tormented by pain, Mandeville veteran continues quest for state-of-the-art prosthetic," 4 June 2019 The product doesn’t contain the irritants that are commonly used in a lip plumper, Hu says, adding that the results over time are reflective of true improvement in lip quality rather than a temporary swelling from the irritants. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "We Asked Derms How to Keep Dry Lips Moisturized During Winter and Here’s What They Told Us," 11 Dec. 2018 The teen did not suffer from brain swelling, but did have a fever and rash. — Ashley May, USA TODAY, "What is Keystone virus? Brain-swelling sickness carried by mosquitoes can infect humans," 25 June 2018 One patient required brain surgery to remove a clot, and the other needed treatment for brain swelling. — Lindsey Bever, chicagotribune.com, "Doctors in Kenya perform brain surgery on wrong patient," 5 Mar. 2018 Medication might include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Claire Foy on What It Was Like to Have 'Extremely Painful' Juvenile Arthritis," 9 Jan. 2019 But a new study by nerds at McGill University cautions against drinking so much water, warning that excessive fluid accumulation can, in some people, lead to low sodium levels — a condition known as hyponatremia — that can result in brain swelling. — Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, "Is TB12’s hydration theory all wet?," 22 May 2018 By day three, the swelling and redness had dissipated but my face itched terribly as the top layer peeled away. — Anne Roderique-jones, SELF, "What It’s Actually Like to Get Fraxel Laser Treatment," 21 Nov. 2018

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